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NEW»» Fingerprint Requirement Change Effective November 15, 2014At their September 2014 meeting, the Kansas State Board of Education adopted regulation changes regarding requirements for a fingerprint based records check. These changes will affect veteran educators who have never submitted fingerprints as part of any previous application for a Kansas certificate or license issued by the Kansas State Department of Education.

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2014:
Any person submitting any of the following will ALSO be required to submit AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, a complete set of fingerprints and the required fee:

An application for the first Kansas certificate or license;

An application for renewal of an expired Kansas certificate or license; or

NEW»» An application for renewal of a valid Kansas certificate or license, if the person has never submitted fingerprints as part of any previous application for a Kansas certificate or license.Read frequently asked questions...

License Applications

Before you apply or renew a License...

You must submit one fingerprint card and a $50 fee for the purpose of a KBI and FBI background clearance if:

You are applying for your first Kansas license

Your most recent Kansas certificate/license has expired

You have never submitted a fingerprint card or fee as part of any previous application for a Kansas certificate or license

If you are downloading an initial out-of-state or out-of-country application, you will need to order a fingerprint card.
Always review the license requirements before applying or renewing
If you are downloading an initial out-of-state or out-of-country application, you will need to order a fingerprint card.
Always review the license requirements before applying or renewing.

Check your current credential at License Lookup. (Use of the incorrect renewal application may result in submission of incorrect renewal requirements and/or delay in processing).Application processing time is 6-8 weeks.